Urad Dal Vada

Urad Dal Vada is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, mildly spicy and aromatic. Topped with some sesame seeds or til, they have a distinct flavour of their own and is a perfect appetizer for family, friends and guests visiting on any festive auspicious occasion.

Different variations of this recipe, for e.g. Medu Vada are consumed as breakfast in various parts of India. Every region in India has a different food tradition and sometimes these traditions also vary from family to family. In our home in the small Indian state of Uttarakhand, we make a kumauni traditional Diwali savoury snack ‘Urad Dal Vada’ or Dal ke pakore. These are made in our home just during festivals and are savoured throughout the day.

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Apply water on your palms so the batter doesn’t stick and make small balls. Coat the top side with sesame seeds. (Note – you can also flatten them in a flat round, a thin patty with a hole in the center)